“Police were unable to determine what the package was and called for the Guelph Fire Department Hazmat Team to assist,” said Const. Chris Probst in a news release. “To err on the side of caution, a specialist was brought in.”

The package was not an explosive but police evacuated the building as a precaution, Probst said.

The hazmat team removed the package at 11:30 a.m. and everyone was allowed to go back into the building.

Police said an investigation is ongoing into the package and what it is.

Guelph Police officers were dealing with a suspicious package at 1 Stone Road. The package has now been removed. No danger to the public – everyone has been cleared to re-enter the building.